Students: Your new university minister Greg Clark is like you in every way

Greg Clark has been appointed as Minister for Science and Universities in the Cabinet reshuffle – and here’s why we think he’s perfect for the job: he is a student in every way.

1.Mr Clark studied Economics at Cambridge University, which is currently topping the England league tables.

Taking a course with this education juggernaut makes you more student than person.

Lar-di-dar: Cambridge Uniiversity (Picture: PA)

Plus, it means the Tunbridge Wells MP must have gone out on an all-night bender for the notorious May Ball.

We know you did it, Mr Clark (Picture: PA)

2.After uni he joined thousands of students as they found themselves on a gap year.

Before the world of politics, Mr Clark worked for Boston Consulting Group and was posted to Mexico, South America and Iceland, before heading back to the UK to find a proper job and move out of his parents’ place.

Mr Clark went abroad to find himself (AP Photo/Frank Griffiths)

3.He wears glasses – to make him look more studious.

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4. He gives the impression he doesn’t drink by representing a town with an ‘alcohol control area’.

Tunbridge Wells in Kent (Picture: Getty)

5. He joined parliament, which is pretty much like joining a fraternity at an American college.

Government:

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Frat house:

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Greg Clark is Minister for Science and Universities and Minister of State at the Cabinet Office. He will attend all Cabinets. #Reshuffle